The Friends of Green Lake, an amazing group that works to keep Green Lake clean and clear, would like you to keep an eye out for algae in the lake’s waters.
Blue-green algae can be toxic. All sightings of it in Green Lake should be reported so that it can be tested for toxicity by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
From the Friends of Green Lake:
Blue-green algae in Green Lake, December 2007. Photo courtesy Friends of Green Lake.
The bloom usually looks pea-green, and can be scum or filaments or small spheres. As the cells die, they can release pigment that is a striking blue. Digital photos help document the bloom. Contact Gayle Garman / Richard Fleming (206-525-1974), Sally Abella (206-296-8382), or Tricia Shoblom (425-649-7288) to report a bloom.
Shoreline algae blooms can occur at any time of the year.
Blue-green algae in Green Lake, February 2008. Photo courtesy Friends of Green Lake.
